2006-07-02 08:52:50 · 10 answers · asked by senori_ta2002 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
It probably depends on how long you have been on Income Support (IS) as Maternity Allowance is based on your recent employment history.
However even if you have only recently finished work Any Maternity Allowance you may be entitled to would be deducted from your IS so you probably would not benefit financially.
However you may be entitled to a maternity Grant and I have provided a link to the DWP site that goves more details of this.
You should also contact your local Jobcentre plus office for advice on any other benefits you may be entitled to.
2006-07-02 09:02:05 · answer #1 · answered by John H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
income support is a top up to your income. if you only get income support this means your living on the highest amount the government say you need to live on.
be carefull, income support is being fazed out and child tax credit is replacing it.
if this is your first child you'll lose it anyway, some will be better off, others will lose out.
if you apply for maternity benefit now you will reduce or stop your income support.
all that will happen is the fund you get if from will change not the amount you get.
i hope I've explained this in a way that's easily understood and not patronising.
health and happiness for your new baby x
2006-07-08 02:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by tuppassister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by income support? If you are on state disability, for being pregnant ,your on it for maternity reasons. Just stay on state disability for the maximum time aloted in your state for maternity leave. If you have other health related issues speak to you doctor about either an extension or other options. I hope i've answered your question! Kelly
2006-07-02 09:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really dont know, i know you are entitled to allowance once the babys born to help with cot etc, but not sure of a benefit, best thing is to check it out at your local jobcentre/benefit agency.
2006-07-02 09:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by lonely as a cloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only benifit i got was the maternity grant i wasnt aoud no other bennifits at all on income support
2006-07-02 08:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by katy g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you wont get any help pretty no longer for housing income or Council tax they are going to say once you've the money for for a house you wont want it and they are going to then type it as reductions and wont help you in any respect.
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2006-07-08 01:24:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but u wont get paid both, just the higher
2006-07-02 08:59:29 · answer #8 · answered by b77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-02 22:34:33 · answer #9 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.
2006-07-02 08:57:17 · answer #10 · answered by charlie c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋